Media in Canada

Brent Jolly Elected CAJ President for 2020-2022 Term

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Monday, July 6, 2020
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OTTAWA, ON, July 6, 2020 /CNW/ - The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) is pleased to announce Brent Jolly has been elected as president for the 2020-2022 term.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, July 6, 2020 /CNW/ - The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) is pleased to announce Brent Jolly has been elected as president for the 2020-2022 term.
  • Jolly served as vice-president of the CAJ since 2018, and has chaired the association's events and advocacy committees.
  • "In these challenging times, the role of the CAJ is more important than ever before," said Jolly.
  • Jolly succeeds Karyn Pugliese who served as president for the previous term and will continue to serve on the board's executive committee in the role of past president.

Lucie Quenneville Appointed General Manager, Programming and Strategies Acquisition, Bell Media

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Monday, July 6, 2020
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MONTRAL, July 6, 2020 /CNW/ -Suzane Landry, Vice-President, French-Language Content Development and Programming, Bell Media, announced today the appointment of Lucie Quenneville to the role of General Manager, Programming and Strategies Acquisition for Bell Media in Qubec, effective July 20.

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  • MONTRAL, July 6, 2020 /CNW/ -Suzane Landry, Vice-President, French-Language Content Development and Programming, Bell Media, announced today the appointment of Lucie Quenneville to the role of General Manager, Programming and Strategies Acquisition for Bell Media in Qubec, effective July 20.
  • Reporting to Landry, Quenneville will be responsible for programming and acquisition strategies for V, the company's French-language specialty channels, and for Crave's French-language programming.
  • Bell Media is a leading content creation company with premier assets in Qubec in television, radio, digital media, out-of-home, and more.
  • Bell Media owns Crave, the only Canadian bilingual video streaming service, offering more than 6,000 hours of exclusive French-language content.

Award Winning Canadian Journalist & News Anchor Gord Martineau joins ARHT Media in Advisory Role

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Thursday, July 2, 2020
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ARHT is pleased to announce that iconic journalist Gord Martineau, a leading figure in Canadian news broadcasting has joined the Company in the capacity of Media Advisor and Consultant.

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  • ARHT is pleased to announce that iconic journalist Gord Martineau, a leading figure in Canadian news broadcasting has joined the Company in the capacity of Media Advisor and Consultant.
  • Click here to view a video of Mr. Martineau appearing on ARHTs Virtual Global Stage
    Mr. Martineau's award-winning career in journalism and media spans more than 40 years.
  • I'm incredibly excited to join the team at ARHT Media as a Media Advisor & Consultant, stated Gord Martineau.
  • Mr. Martineau was also part of the team awarded the 2014 Canadian Screen Award for Best Local Newscast for CityNews at 6.

PATTISON Outdoor Advertising makes major moves in Montreal by partnering with Devimco Immobilier and La Presse

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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
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MONTREAL, June 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PATTISON Outdoor Advertising, Canadas largest Out-of-Home provider, is proud to announce it has partnered with Quebec-based real estate developer, Devimco Immobilier, and French-language digital news editor, La Presse.

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  • MONTREAL, June 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PATTISON Outdoor Advertising, Canadas largest Out-of-Home provider, is proud to announce it has partnered with Quebec-based real estate developer, Devimco Immobilier, and French-language digital news editor, La Presse.
  • PATTISON Outdoor will be the digital signage provider for Devimco Immobilier.
  • The partnership will also see PATTISONs world-class digital displays featured in future development projects for the real estate firm.
  • PATTISON Outdoor Advertising , a division of The Jim Pattison Group is Canadas largest Out-of-Home advertising company.

TC Transcontinental Announces Closure of Transcontinental de la Capitale and Transcontinental Qualimax Plants

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Wednesday, June 17, 2020
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MONTRAL, June 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following the June 12 decision by the Cooprative nationale de linformation indpendante (CN2i) to permanently stop publishing its newspapers during the week, TC Transcontinental (TSX: TCL.A TCL.B) announces the definitive closure of the printing plants Transcontinental de la Capitale (Qubec City) and Transcontinental Qualimax (Gatineau), both located in the province of Qubec.

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  • MONTRAL, June 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following the June 12 decision by the Cooprative nationale de linformation indpendante (CN2i) to permanently stop publishing its newspapers during the week, TC Transcontinental (TSX: TCL.A TCL.B) announces the definitive closure of the printing plants Transcontinental de la Capitale (Qubec City) and Transcontinental Qualimax (Gatineau), both located in the province of Qubec.
  • TC Transcontinental had maintained these plants in operation at the request of CN2i, publisher of Le Soleil, LeDroit, Le Nouvelliste, Le Quotidien-Le Progrs, La Tribune and La Voix de l'Est, because of their market proximity.
  • TC Transcontinental has ensured that employees of Transcontinental de la Capitale and Transcontinental Qualimax will be supported through their career transition.
  • Transcontinental Inc. (TSX: TCL.A TCL.B), known as TC Transcontinental, has approximately 8,500 employees, the majority of which are based in Canada, the United States and Latin America.

WOW! Unlimited Media Announces Content Distribution Partnership With Moonbug

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Monday, June 1, 2020
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TORONTO, June 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Moonbug, a global entertainment company that develops and distributes values-based content for kids, today announced its expansion within Canada through a new partnership with WOW!

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  • TORONTO, June 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Moonbug, a global entertainment company that develops and distributes values-based content for kids, today announced its expansion within Canada through a new partnership with WOW!
  • Unlimited Media and Crave are critical partners as we continue to build a stronger presence and bring fun, next-generation kids and youth animation across the globe, said Andy Yeatman, Head of the Americas at Moonbug.
  • Crave is from Bell Media, Canadas leading content company, providing Canadas most-watched and most-acclaimed television programming on network, specialty, pay and digital platforms.
  • Unlimited is creating a leading animation-focused entertainment company by producing top-end content and building brands and audiences on the most engaging media platforms.

Moonbug Announces Expansion within Canada with WOW! Unlimited Media Partnership

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Monday, June 1, 2020
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LONDON, June 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Moonbug ,a global entertainment company that develops and distributes values-based content for kids, today announced its expansion within Canada through a new partnership with WOW!

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  • LONDON, June 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Moonbug ,a global entertainment company that develops and distributes values-based content for kids, today announced its expansion within Canada through a new partnership with WOW!
  • Unlimited Media and Crave are critical partners as we continue to build a stronger presence and bring fun, next-generation kids and youth animation across the globe," said Andy Yeatman, Head of the Americas at Moonbug.
  • Unlimited is creating a leading animation-focused entertainment company by producing top-end content and building brands and audiences on the most engaging media platforms.
  • Crave is from Bell Media, Canada's leading content company, providing Canada's most-watched and most-acclaimed television programming on network, specialty, pay and digital platforms.

Bell Media and Its Partners Collect 57 Awards at the 2020 Canadian Screen Awards

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Friday, May 29, 2020
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With Canadian Screen Week unfolding as a series of unique virtual presentations in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Bell Media continues to receive accolades for its creation of and support for compelling, original Canadian content, securing a total of 57 awards across television, film, and digital categories, as well as the Academy's Special Awards.

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  • With Canadian Screen Week unfolding as a series of unique virtual presentations in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Bell Media continues to receive accolades for its creation of and support for compelling, original Canadian content, securing a total of 57 awards across television, film, and digital categories, as well as the Academy's Special Awards.
  • Overall, Bell Media was recognized with 37 Canadian Screen Awards in television and digital categories, more than any other private broadcaster.
  • Eighteen awards went to Bell Media-supported films, several of which are available now for streaming on Crave , including Best Motion Picture winner Antigone andThe Twentieth Century.
  • "We are as proud as ever of our Bell Media team and partners, who continue to deliver outstanding, original Canadian content that fascinates, educates, and entertains our audiences," said Randy Lennox, President, Bell Media.

CJF Awards ceremony going virtual on June 11

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Monday, May 25, 2020
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TORONTO, May 25, 2020 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is showcasing its annual CJF Awards as a virtual ceremony.

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  • TORONTO, May 25, 2020 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is showcasing its annual CJF Awards as a virtual ceremony.
  • Lisa LaFlamme, Chief News Anchor and Senior Editor, CTV National News, will present the awards alongside previously-announced CJF Awards host Rick Mercer, the longtime star of the former CBC show The Rick Mercer Report.
  • The CJF Awards celebrates excellence in journalism by honouring those who have made significant contributions to the profession and by recognizing emerging talent.
  • Other awards recognized during the virtual ceremony include:
    - CJF-CBC Indigenous Journalism Fellowships;
    - CJF-Facebook Journalism Project News Literacy Award; and
    - Tom Hanson Photojournalism Award.

Seth Rogen, Alessia Cara, and Madison Bailey Join Lineup for UNSINKABLE YOUTH, May 22 on CTV

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Wednesday, May 20, 2020
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CTV provides unparalleled entertainment programming across two broadcast television networks; a powerful suite of specialty channels including CTV Comedy Channel, CTV Drama Channel, CTV Life Channel, and CTV Sci-Fi Channel; and digital platforms CTV.ca , CTV Throwback , CTV Movies , and the CTV app.

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  • CTV provides unparalleled entertainment programming across two broadcast television networks; a powerful suite of specialty channels including CTV Comedy Channel, CTV Drama Channel, CTV Life Channel, and CTV Sci-Fi Channel; and digital platforms CTV.ca , CTV Throwback , CTV Movies , and the CTV app.
  • CTV comes from Bell Media, Canada's premier multimedia company with leading assets in television, radio, digital, and out-of-home advertising.
  • Bell Media is Canada's leading content creation company with premier assets in television, radio, out-of-home advertising, digital media, and more.
  • Bell Media owns 30 local television stations led by CTV, Canada's highest-rated television network; 29 specialty channels, including leading specialty services TSN and RDS.